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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.34 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.34 and 74.04 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.34 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.34 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.34 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 22,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459.29/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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